Mike Bocchino

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Crowd Fills “Call to Action” Meeting on Reproductive Rights at Greenwich Town Hall

At a “call to action” meeting on reproductive rights at Greenwich Town Hall, a group of about 100 jammed into the lower level lounge to listen to speakers including representatives from NARAL and Planned Parenthood.
Speakers reviewed the positions of the Greenwich delegation to proposed anti-abortion bills. Continue Reading →

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Frantz: Potential for partially funding the New Lebanon School project is still alive

Livvy Floren, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino and Scott Frantz all reported that they remain optimistic about state funding for a new New Lebanon School after meeting on Wednesday with Benjamin Barnes, who is Gov. Malloy’s budget chief. Continue Reading →

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Tackling Opioid Epidemic: Legislators Mull Pharmacy Blister Packs, Mandated Secure Boxes

Monday’s legislative breakfast at UConn Stamford held by Communities 4 Action featured members from New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich. Mayor Martin who lost his wife to cancer recently, said, IIf you think extra strength Tylenol is going to end cancer pain, then you’re confused. She was taking narcotics. She took less than what she was prescribed. But without it her pain and lack of joy would have been very difficult in her last couple of months.” Continue Reading →

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Kudos to Pasta Vera for Hosting Veterans at the Annual Community Walk

On Wednesday a longtime member of the Greenwich business community was honored for hosting an annual Veterans Day breakfast before the Community Walk for Veterans since its inception four years ago.
Susan Della Ragione has operated Pasta Vera for 30 years, starting at a location where Whole Foods currently operates. Continue Reading →

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